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FA Deny Russia World Cup Deal

FA Deny Russia World Cup Deal

The Football Association have rejected a report that England may enter into a deal with Russia over the 2018 World Cup bid. 2 Nov 2007
Juninho Backs Oz 2018

Juninho Backs Oz 2018

BRAZILIAN ace Juninho is backing Frank Lowy's grand vision for a World Cup downunder. 2 Nov 2007
World Cup Dream No Fantasy - Kos

World Cup Dream No Fantasy - Kos

SYDNEY FC coach John Kosmina has endorsed FFA chairman Frank Lowy's dream of Australia hosting the 2018 World Cup and his stated hope of a final finish. 1 Nov 2007
Lowy: 'Socceroos In World Cup Final'

Lowy: 'Socceroos In World Cup Final'

FFA Chairman Frank Lowy says his dream of Australia hosting the 2018 World Cup is possible and he wants the Socceroos in the final. 1 Nov 2007
World Cup Bid Is 'A Fair Chance'

World Cup Bid Is 'A Fair Chance'

FOOTBALL Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy says Australia’s bid to host the 2018 stands a good chance of succeeding, and is not just a publicity booster. 1 Nov 2007
Australia To Bid For World Cup

Australia To Bid For World Cup

AUSTRALIA is to bid to host the 2018 World Cup after a rule change by FIFA this morning, the FFA confirmed today. 30 Oct 2007
England Poised for World Cup Bid

England Poised for World Cup Bid

FIFA president Sepp Blatter fired the starting gun for the race to host the 2018 World Cup - with England regarded as one of the front-runners. 30 Oct 2007
Brazil Expects To Host 2014 World Cup

Brazil Expects To Host 2014 World Cup

Brazil president Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva is confident his country will be named hosts of the 2014 World Cup today. 30 Oct 2007
Singapore Set To Progress After Palestine No-Show

Singapore Set To Progress After Palestine No-Show

Singapore look likely to be awarded a spot in the next round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup after visitors Palestine failed to fulfil their first-round fixture. 29 Oct 2007
The 2018 World Cup Contenders

The 2018 World Cup Contenders

If, as looks certain, FIFA decide to scrap rotation of the World Cup around the different continents a number of countries including Australia are expected to bid to host the 2018 finals. 24 Oct 2007
Argentina Edge Past Venezuela

Argentina Edge Past Venezuela

GOALS from Gabriel Milto and Lionel Messi were enough for a below-par Argentina to overcome Venezuela 2-0 in their World Cup qualifier. 17 Oct 2007
WCQ - Thailand Too Good For Macau

WCQ - Thailand Too Good For Macau

Thailand comfortably booked their place in the the second round of the Asian qualifying zone for the 2010 World Cup thanks to a 7-1 victory in Macau. 16 Oct 2007
Basile to Stick By Riquelme

Basile to Stick By Riquelme

Argentina boss Alfio Basile will be looking for more of the same from Juan Roman Riquelme when his side visit Venezuela for their second 2010 World Cup qualifier. 16 Oct 2007
Colombia Hold Brazil In Opener

Colombia Hold Brazil In Opener

FIVE-TIME World Cup winners Brazil kicked off their 2010 Qualifying campaign with a goalless draw against Colombia. 15 Oct 2007
Blatter Plan Puts Oz In Cup Frame

Blatter Plan Puts Oz In Cup Frame

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has opened the door for an Australia bid for the 2018 World Cup - by announcing he wants to end rotation of the finals between different continents. 12 Oct 2007
'Dire' Cost Of Cancelled Kiwi Game

'Dire' Cost Of Cancelled Kiwi Game

NEW Zealand Football boss Graham Seatter has warned of the "potentially dire" consequences following the postponement of the Kiwis' World Cup qualifier. 12 Oct 2007